TEXT & PHOTO: ARTHUR VERGNE
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Travel posters began in the early 20th century as a form of powerful advertising. With their brilliant colors and ability to radiate a sense of adventure and exploration, they enticed people to travel the world. With my posters collection, I wanted to celebrate this beautiful country where I settled . As an architect, it is also a way to explore and highlight the richness of its temples and heritage. Inspired by the vibrant style of Japanese animation, these artworks seek to express all the diversity of Thailand in a romantic way. A mysterious pagoda under the moonlight, a golden rice field in the wind, a busy street under a vivid blue sky …
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Arthur Vergne is a French architect and illustrator based in Chiang Mai for nearly 10 years. Aside from architectural design, he is creating a collection of posters depicting the beauty of Thailand.